Eternal Saber

Chapter 630: Chapter 51: Three Days Apart, a New Man

"Thank you, senior."

Li Shuhu barely had time to express his gratitude before he fainted.

These days, his body and spirit had already reached their limits, relying solely on sheer will to hold on.

Now, suddenly freed from danger, his body and mind relaxed, a strong sense of fatigue surged through him, and he couldn’t hold on any longer, passing out.

Before losing consciousness, his heart was still filled with doubts.

Who is this Desert Thief?

With such combat power, could it be the Eldest Master of the Desert Thieves?

Why did he save him?

His mind was hazy, and soon he lost consciousness.

No one knows how long it took for Li Shuhu to feel a warm sensation on his face and gradually wake up.

At first, his gaze was a bit confused, but then, as if remembering something, he suddenly sat up.

The abrupt movement pulled at the wounds on his body, causing a burst of pain.

He lowered his head for a glance.

The wounds on him had all been bandaged, seemingly with some hemostatic medication, giving a slightly cool sensation.

After a brief check, he felt that, after this sleep, not only had his physical strength recovered a lot, but even the Inner Qi in his Dantian had somewhat restored.

His mouth felt slightly bitter, with a medicinal taste, likely due to some healing Elixir Pills being fed to him during his unconsciousness.

Now, regaining consciousness, his mind was also much clearer.

Li Shuhu contemplated.

The person who saved him was likely not a Desert Thief.

This expert wore Desert Thief attire and could wield the Desert Storm Blade Technique with incredible skill, killing three Fourth Grade Martial Artists in just two moves.

Yet he left the second-in-command of the Desert Thieves alive.

It seemed to be an act of mercy, but actually, it was to draw trouble eastward, making the Desert Thieves a target for all.

The other three factions definitely wouldn’t let them off.

In this way, the four factions would be embroiled in chaos, likely losing the focus to track them down.

Thinking again, with this expert’s capabilities, even if they were chased, it wouldn’t matter.

It might just be inconvenient because he was carrying him.

Li Shuhu struggled to get up, glancing around.

He was on a small hill, and there was no one around; the expert seemed to have left.

Suddenly, his heart shook, and his pupils contracted.

Not far away, he saw an extremely tall and majestic Exotic Beast, covered in black scales, with dense mane, resembling a horse but possessing a dragon’s head, and a sharp horn on its forehead!

"Is this... the legendary Celestial Horse?"

Li Shuhu was shocked at heart.

During his travels in Jianghu, he had heard people mention that in Xiling, there was an Exotic Celestial Horse, whose roar sounded like thunder and leopards, and even fierce beasts like lions and tigers would retreat before it!

Unexpectedly, today he had the fortune to witness it.

In front of this Exotic Beast, Li Shuhu felt as if he was diminished.

Who knows what kind of person deserves such an Exotic Celestial Horse.

Li Shuhu sighed.

At this moment, the Exotic Beast was roaming nearby, occasionally glancing this way, with a fierce glint in its eyes.

For some reason, a ridiculously absurd thought suddenly crossed Li Shuhu’s mind.

This Exotic Celestial Horse seemed to be watching over him.

How could this be?

Exotic Beasts being spiritually aware is understandable.

But why would this Exotic Beast be watching him?

Just then, a sound of clothes fluttering through the air came from far away. freёwebnovel.com

Although Li Shuhu had temporarily escaped danger, he was still like a startled bird, instantly becoming tense, turning his head towards the sound.

He saw someone flying rapidly toward him, with a tall figure and a long sword on their back, seemingly young... huh?

As the person got closer, Li Shuhu could see his face clearly, and he was stunned, disbelief flooding his eyes.

"Brother Chen Tang?"

As the person arrived close, Li Shuhu subconsciously murmured.

After over two years of not seeing him, Chen Tang’s appearance hadn’t changed much, a bit less immature and more mature.

But he was still a bit hesitant, not quite believing.

Mainly, Chen Tang’s aura had transformed immensely.

Back in Changze County, Chen Tang was just like a younger brother by his side, with some boldness and courage, matching his temperament well.

But now, as Chen Tang walked over with big strides, though smiling, a powerful invisible aura surrounded him!

Like someone dwelling long in high positions, wielding the power of life and death, a casual change of expression could intimidate others.

"Third Brother Li, long time no see."

Chen Tang greeted with a smile, handing over his water flask and said, "Figured you’d wake up soon, so I fetched some water nearby and had the Thunder Leopard watching over you."

"Brother Chen Tang, it’s really you!" frёeωebɳovel.com

Li Shuhu was both startled and joyful, reflexively accepting the water flask.

But soon, he realized, his hand trembled slightly.

The information revealed in Chen Tang’s earlier words was quite overwhelming, he needed a moment.

Li Shuhu, feeling dry and thirsty, opened the water flask, gulping a large mouthful, drinking down more than half a flask before stopping, wiping his mouth haphazardly, and asked, "Brother Chen Tang, was it you who saved me earlier?"

He was still somewhat incredulous.

After all, over two years ago, Chen Tang was just at Eighth Grade.

At that time, he had already cultivated Inner Qi.

Among peers, he was considered highly talented, an elite.

Only two years had passed, and he had already cultivated up to Fourth Grade Awakening Realm, at remarkable speed.

This was due to a fortunate encounter during his travels in Jianghu.

If Chen Tang had indeed been the one to save him, it would mean that, in the same amount of time, Chen Tang’s realm had reached a level he could only look up to!

Judging by those two moves of the Desert Storm Blade Technique, which had reached the Divine Realm, he wouldn’t doubt if it was the work of a Grandmaster.

"Yes."

Chen Tang nodded, saying, "I was being hunted, fleeing north all the way to Wusun Country, and I accidentally saw your Sea Arrest Document, so I disguised as a Desert Thief to step in."

"Earlier, I incidentally inquired, the Flying Horse Alliance, Cangying Gang, and Black Stone Castle are teaming up, hunting down Desert Thieves everywhere, so they won’t be able to bother us for a while."

Hearing Chen Tang admit it, Li Shuhu still felt somewhat unreal.

In just two years, comparing oneself with others can be deadly.

Li Shuhu asked, "Brother Chen Tang, what realm have you cultivated to? I seem to not sense your Inner Qi."

"Third Grade Meridian Passage."

Chen Tang briefly explained, "I had some trouble with my Dantian, so I could only focus on Horizontal Body Training, Inner Strength of the Viscera."

"Also, is that Exotic Celestial Horse called Thunder Leopard over there?"

Li Shuhu’s eyes widened, asking again, "As you mentioned earlier, having it watch over me, is this Exotic Beast yours and listens to you?"

Chen Tang chuckled softly, gesturing over there.

"You must be thirsty too, come over for a sip."

Within Li Shuhu’s shocked gaze, the Thunder Leopard trotted over, shaking its head, acting quite animated, no longer showing an ounce of its previous ferocity.

Li Shuhu reflexively handed over the water flask, feeling slightly apprehensive, saying, "I drank quite a bit earlier, not much left, is that okay?"

"No worries, it drinks this."

Chen Tang laughed, taking the wine gourd from his waist to pour a bowl of wine for the Thunder Leopard, saying, "With it watching over you, the nearby beasts won’t dare approach, and if anyone gets close, it can promptly alert."